Self-degrading fibers and associated methods of use and manufacture
US7267170B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 31, 2005 |
| Grant date | Sep 11, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC09K2208/08
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Methods are provided including a method of treating a portion of a subterranean formation comprising: providing a treatment fluid comprising a plurality of self-degrading fibers, the self-degrading fibers comprising an outer shell and a core liquid; placing the treatment fluid into a subterranean formation; and treating a portion of the subterranean formation. Additional methods are also provided.
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